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Misato, Saitama (town)

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Country
  
Japan

District
  
Kodama

- Flower
  
Chrysanthemum

Population
  
11,170 (Feb 2016)

Prefecture
  
Saitama Prefecture

Region
  
Kantō

- Tree
  
Japanese Red Pine

Area
  
33.41 km²

Local time
  
Tuesday 1:05 PM

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Time zone
  
Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

Weather
  
11°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 69% Humidity

Misato (美里町, Misato-machi) is a town located in Kodama District, Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 February 2016,the town had an estimated population of 11,170 and a population density of 334 persons per km². Its total area was 33.41 square kilometres (12.90 sq mi).

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Map of Misato, Kodama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Geography

Located in western Saitama Prefecture, Misato is on the central reaches of the Arakawa River and is approximately 70 kilometers from downtown Tokyo.

Surrounding municipalities

  • Saitama Prefecture
  • Fukaya
  • Honjō
  • Minano
  • Nagatoro
  • History

    Mastuhisa, Ozawa and Higashikodama villages were created within Naka District, Saitama with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Naka District was abolished in 1896, becoming part of Kodama District. The three villages merged to form the village of Misato on October 1, 1954. Misato was elevated to town status on October 1. 1984.

    Economy

  • Eisai has a pharmaceutical plant in Misato, which is a major local employer.
  • Education

    Misato has three elementary schools and one middle school.

    Railway

  • JR East - Hachikō Line
  • Matsuhisa
  • Highway

  • Kan-Etsu Expressway
  • Japan National Route 254
  • References

    Misato, Saitama (town) Wikipedia